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How Raye Zaragoza Makes a Living as a DIY Artist (Hint: Not Streaming)

This week, Ari is joined by Raye Zaragoza, a DIY artist who is making waves with her new album, writing for Netflix shows, and has been recently cast as Tiger Lily in the Peter Pan National Tour.

Citizen Cope on Major Labels vs. Independence, Audience Connection and Having a Seat at the Table

Citizen Cope, a.k.a Clarence Greenwood, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and performer.

How to Pitch Your Music for Sync

Over the past couple years, we've published so many special episodes covering sync and music supervision that we decided to put together highlights of some of our favorite guests.

Is Music PR Worth It Anymore? Can AI Replace Sync Music? (Ari Q&A Part 6)

This week Ari answers more of your questions! If you’d like to submit to our next round of questions, please sign up to our email list.

UPSAHL on Pop Songwriting Sessions and the Economics of Touring

UPSAHL has ignited a groundswell of fan adoration and tastemaker praise by way of numerous indie alternative gems. “Can You Hear Me Now” achieved a palpable viral buzz followed by the widely praised single “Drugs,” which has been used in nearly two million TikTok videos, reaching #6 on the Viral Chart and the #1 Sound on the Trends Chart.

Madison McFerrin Stays “Fiercely Independent” With Her Nontraditional Team

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari is joined by the completely independent and incomparable neo-soul artist and producer, Madison McFerrin (recorded live at the Labelcoin x Roland House at SXSW last week).

Explaining Sync Licensing From the Agents

Established in 2002, Blue Buddha Entertainment is a boutique music licensing firm.

“Mother’s Hammer” by ANNABEL LEE is a Genre-Defying Masterpiece

On this International Women’s Day, I’d like to celebrate the achievement of the most inspiring woman I know.  The first time I saw Annabel Lee perform was at an intimate songwriter night in Los Angeles. The room was in disbelief...

Streaming, AI, Royalty Breakdown and Sync (Ari Q&A Part 4)

This week Ari answers more of your questions! If you’d like to submit to our next round of questions, please sign up to our email list: www.aristake.com

Theo Katzman (of Vulfpeck) on Recording, Songwriting and Staying Independent

To celebrate the third edition of How to Make It In The New Music Business, the Ari’s Take team collaborated with Shuttershot Productions to capture Ari Herstand’s special interview and Q&A with the incomparable Theo Katzman (of Vulfpeck). This episode was recorded live at The Grove’s Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles on January 17th.

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Lyor Cohen on YouTube Music’s Future and the Music Industry’s Past

This week Ari sits down with Lyor Cohen, Global Head of YouTube Music, to discuss the perpetual evolution of the music industry.
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